Arlene Mae Dean

She was born on May 7, 1937, in Presque Isle, ME, the daughter of Earland Loren Johnston and Vera Iola Stilwell Johnston.

Mrs. Dean is survived by her husband Marshall Dean, Sr.; her children Debra Foley and Richard of FL, Donna Mears and Kevin Crowley of Old Lyme, Richard Mears and Linda Schneider of Groton, Lee Mears of West Haven, Marshall Dean, Jr. and Gail Fox of Old Lyme, Marcia Dean of Oakdale, Patricia Dean and Ann Cocks of Old Lyme, Nancy Sampier and Tony of East Lyme, Kathy Santiago and Robert of Old Lyme, and Carol Martinoli and Ed of Bethlehem, CT; her siblings Earl Johnston and Olive of FL, Ralph Johnston and Lorraine of Thomaston, CT, and Dana Johnston and Joyce Whitmore of Fletcher's Landing, ME; 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her twin sister Carleen Johnston, and her brother Arnold Johnston.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 8, 2012, at 11am in the First Congregational Church, Lyme St., Old Lyme. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New London. Calling hours will be held on Monday May 7th from 6-9pm at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith La., Old Lyme. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Old Lyme Fire Department or to the American Heart Association. To sign the on line guest book visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com